Social Activism & Volunteering - Kids

"Humanitarian" is a BIG word that really just means being a kind, compassionate person who has empathy for others. Does that sound like you? Learn what it means to be a humanitarian and how you can help your community today using the gifts and...

A clear explanation of what the imagination is and the opportunities that come from the use of it. What is imagination? Most of us think of it as playing pretend or what happens when we're dreaming, but imagination takes us to worlds and galaxies...

Every day, people face discrimination because of their sexuality and gender identity. The people between these pages have stood up for the queer community, whether on their own behalf or in support of people they love. Some made a difference by confronting injustice; others...

"A brilliant, powerful, must-read for anyone and everyone on planet earth." --Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearThe climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point--and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for...

This book will provide every girl with s-heroes who will show you how you too can achieve anything you choose. From a successful writer and author (like Gloria Steinem), to a champion tennis player (like Billie Jean King), to a Nobel Peace Prize winner...

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start."Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony."As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I, Phyllis...

Introduction for babies and toddlers to key lessons learned through infamously banned booksBaby's First Book of Banned Books By Laura Korzon is a unique new board book from Mudpuppy that introduces beloved classics and cherished stories like The Diary Of Anne Frank and To...

Feeling sad, scared or angry about climate change? You are not alone. It means that you care. This book helps you harness the power of these emotions and turn them into climate action that will leave you feeling connected, motivated, and powerfully optimistic. You...

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before. Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from...

This book will provide every girl with s-heroes who will show you how you too can achieve anything you choose. From a successful writer and author (like Gloria Steinem), to a champion tennis player (like Billie Jean King), to a Nobel Peace Prize winner...

Not Just What You See The Super Power in Me encourages children battling cancer, embracing deformity and experiencing life challenges with inspiring poetry and affirmations Childhood cancer survivor, Ryan Williams wrote this book as an interactive teaching tool for youth deformity awareness and discussions...

All over the world, people are joining the low-waste movement and getting tough on their trash. Maybe you've heard the reports of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch swirling in the ocean. Maybe you've seen the photos of whales and sea birds with trash in...

Readers will learn about the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring access to affordable and clean energy by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and...

A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Billie Jean King is an iconic tennis champion and activist who changed the world of women's sports. She was named the world's top-ranked female tennis player six times and won thirty-nine Grand Slam titles. As...

Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter is a broad and powerful exploration of the history of Black Lives Matter told through photographs, quotes, and informative text by New York Times bestselling authors Veronica Chambers and Jennifer Harlan.In this essential history, New...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Book Is Anti-Racist, Tiffany Jewell, with art by Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Miles, The Antiracist Kid is the essential illustrated guide to antiracism for empowering the young readers in your life!What is racism? What is...

Many children see bad things happen on TV or online. Some children see bad things happen in real life.When nine-year-old Judeah Reynolds walked to the store to buy candy one day, she saw a man named George Floyd get killed by the police. Judeah...

Emmanuel is a unique boy who shares many similarities and differences with his friends. He is learning that the look of his skin, which is caused by a skin condition called vitiligo, is one of many differences between him and his friends. Join him...

Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela's story which giveschildren a visual snapshot of his life and long fight for freedom, whileeducating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to theimportance of equality. You may already know that...

A clear explanation of what failure is, helping to turn negative feelings from it into important life lessons.Failure is something that everyone encounters at some point in their lives, no matter how much you try to avoid it. Whether that's in school, in a...

A clear explanation of what immigration is, and the reasons people immigrate.How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to leave their home country to start over somewhere new?...

A clear explanation of what the online world can be like, helping to navigate life in a world surrounded by technology.Kids today are growing up with social media and life online, which may have differed from how their grownups grew up! Life online isn't...

In this vital and accessible survey, a prominent activist for racial justice answers questions from real children, giving them the tools and the confidence to shape a more just society. Using questions canvassed from children around the United Kingdom as her framework, writer, activist,...

A clear explanation of what gender is, and how to explore your own.This is a kids book about gender. This book isn't meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify. It's meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and...

This witty, nonpartisan book helps explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers. Now in paperback! I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting...

Join me in a fun-filled learning experience about loving animals! This alphabet book teaches about compassion, love, empathy and healthy eating through brilliant images and thought-provoking words. As Veganism is getting more and more popular, this beautiful book will be a great addition to...

Jane Saves the Canyon is the first volume in a series of children's books written by talented first-time author Shawne V. Shiflett. The book provides inspiration and tools to both children and adults who want to make a difference in their community or even...

While I Still Am is a children's book about endangered animals. Delightfully illustrated in watercolor, with fascinating details about each of the 12 featured animals and why they are endangered is designed to teach compassion. Reference sites are included to provide additional information about...

Inspires young learners to explore America's government institutions through the nation's history and the experience of modern Americans Part of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical events and people that...

A clear explanation of what belonging is, and how to accept and understand who you are.This is a kids book about belonging. It tackles what it's like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team, and what it's like...

A clear explanation of what being grateful is and the benefits that come from expressing it.What is gratitude? It's not just used for the big things, like birthday parties and iPhones. It's also important to be grateful for small things, like a cozy bed...

A clear explanation of what empathy is, and understanding the emotions of those around you.This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren't always easy, especially when they are other people's. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel "with" someone, and not just...

The life of visionary folk artist and labor organizer Ralph Fasanella stunningly illustrated for picture book readers. Winner of the Silver Medal at the Society of Illustrators' Original Art ShowA Bologna Children's Book Fair 2024 Illustration Winner When dared to jump, Ralph always took...

"A brilliant, powerful, must-read for anyone and everyone on planet earth." --Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearThe climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point--and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for...

From Gandhi to Rosa Parks, the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, this introduction to the power of protests covers nearly every continent to show young readers that they can be effective on their own or as part of a movement. Filled with colorful,...

★"Captures the sympathy of readers and holds their attention...An age-appropriate telling by an Indigenous creative team of a tragic historical period."--School Library Journal, starred review The true story of how Indigenous girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist. As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was something that happened on the...

This story helps children understand that being intersex is natural and completely ok. By exploring the natural world, the reader discovers that variations in sexual development are normal.Author: McCumstieISBN-10: 0645608106ISBN-13: 9780645608106Publisher: Margie McCumstieLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2022Pages: 30Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Helping out is lots of fun. Let's see who we meet! Communities can change the world. Come on, let's hit the street! Community Spirit illustrates the richness that comes from making friends and establishing communities. From community gardens and shopping locally to helping a...

We all have to live together and get along. Leaders can help us do that. We can help each other too! Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

We all have to live together and get along. Leaders can help us do that. We can help each other too! Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start."Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony." As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I,...

Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction...

Learn more about how Seattle's Gas Works Park went from unused brownfield land to vibrant urban park and art space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills...

The Earth is in need of a big favour from you. Spread kindness; it's so simple and easy to do.Each unique creature in ocean or on land needs love and for you to lend a helping hand.No matter the size of a creature, large...

2024 Green Earth Book Award Longlist Climate change affects all of us, but by working together, we can help make the world safer for ourselves and future generations. From the smallest piece of plastic in the oceans to the largest glacier at the north...

2024 Green Earth Book Award Longlist Climate change affects all of us, but by working together, we can help make the world safer for ourselves and future generations. From the smallest piece of plastic in the oceans to the largest glacier at the north...

Before Greta Thunberg there was Severn Cullis-Suzuki, whose 1992 Earth Summit speech made her known as "the girl who silenced the world for five minutes." Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when she addressed the whole world and asked: What are you doing...

From A to Z, explore our amazing planet and how you can help care for it in this introduction to going green! With inspiring language and vibrant illustrations, this alphabet board book introduces little ones to the exciting world of environmental activism and the...

This book focuses on the slave trade that took more than 12 million captured Africans to the Americas to be owned and worked in cruel and inhuman conditions. Stories of resistance and rebellion by enslaved peoples include the Haitian rebellion and the Amistad Revolt....